06.16.14

Harvey J. Goldberg, 79, of Hamden passed away suddenly Sunday, June 15, 2014. For 59 years he was the loving husband of Theresa Cirillo Goldberg. He was the devoted father of Elaine (William) Sorvillo of Middletown, Mark (Carol) Goldberg of Hamden and Diane Knight of Wallingford. He also leaves grandchildren Samantha Partiss, Aaron Partiss, Jennifer (Brian) Mahoney, Rebecca Goldberg and Emily Knight. He was predeceased by a grandson Herbert Ronald Knight III and his sister Karen Fay Goldberg. Mr Goldberg worked at Pond Lily and Burger Brothers, before becoming an insurance agent for Metropolitan Life where he worked for over 30 years until he retired in 1991. He was an avid Red Sox fan, golfer and loved to travel and spend time with his family and friends.

A graveside funeral service will be held at the Beaverdale Memorial Park, Fitch St., New Haven Wednesday morning at 11. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

15 Comments

Rest in peace my sweet father!!!! Thank you for all the love you have given me in my life and teaching me all of life’s lessons. There was never a day that you were not there for me. I miss you already and you have only been gone a day. How will I last a lifetime? They say time heals all wounds let’s hope it heals mine. I love you with all of my heart.

There are so many memories and times of trial that we remember. We laughed and joked and loved. Behind everything that was lived, said and done was a firm foundation that you taught us. May you continue on in your journey and know that you are remembered with love and the utmost affection. With all our love, Elaine and Bill

You were my Former Father in law, and the grandfather of my children Samantha and Aaron, and I was always fond of you. You were always kind, loving and generous man to me and and I was a proud to call you Dad. In many ways you were as much of a true dad to me as if it had been biological.

Your Humor and wisdom was always welcome and your heart always warm. The world was better place with you here and is a more empty place with you gone. You wer a Mentor, guide, friend, and a beacon of light to all you encountered

I give condolences and love to Harvey’s wife Theresa and his children Elaine [and Bill], Mark [and Carol],and Diane and to all of his extended family, and praise for his life…

I found a little Jewish Prayer that I hope is appropriate here…

“May God console you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem (Ha’makom yenahem etkhem betokh she’ar avelei Tziyonvi’Yerushalayim).”

Harvey.
We will miss you. We just visit with you down in Florida. You were always a
Gracious host and wonderful friend. You shall always be in our thoughts.
Our deepest condolences to your wife and family. Rest in peace dear Harvey
You were one terrific guy.

Harvey & Family Our deepest condolences
Harvey we will always remember the good times we had on our many trips together.
We worked together for 30 years played together and socialized on many occasions .
How do we ever replace a friend as warm and caring as you, always ready to help.
You will be missed today tomorrow and forever.
You will be in our prays you have left a special mark on everyone you came in contact with we are happy and proud that we had the chance to be part of your life
Rest in peace my good friend

My condolences to the Goldberg family and especially to my best girlfriend, Diane. I’ll always remember your Dad’s hospitality, warmth, and good humor. I am grateful I had the opportunity to know him. He blessed my world and will be sorely missed and always fondly remembered. Love and peace to you and your family.

I remember my grandmother being so proud of Harvey he and I were named after her husband our grandfather. He was always there for me when there was a problem. When I lost my husband he was so helpful and caring. Karen loved him so much and now they are together again. So sorry for your loss.

How could I totally express how sorry we are
to know the passing of someone so dear.
I know it’s never easy to bear that pain and I feel for you.
My prayers are with you always.
And as you overcome this grief, I know you will be stronger.
Condolences my friend

Theresa and family, very sorry to hear of the passing of Harvey. It has been many years since we talked but I will always remember him as a friend and mentor. Forty years ago he trained me at Met Life and I always remember his thoughtfullnes and caring of other people. I knew him as a devoted husband and father. I was blessed to have himn as a manager and friend.